Can felbatol changing blood sugar level?
ANSWER: Hi there, As you probably already know, Felbatol (Felbamate) is used for the treatment of seizures and epilepsy. Besides this, this drug is used when all the other drugs are not effective. That means that you are using it, because all the other drugs are not working on you. This drug is used as last alternative, because of its side effects, which are hepatitis, aplastic anemia, rush, constipation, headaches and others. As you can see by yourself, this drug is not causing changes in the blood glucose concentration. In addition, as the liver is the laboratory of the organism, all the metabolic processes are executed there. Hepatitis stands for inflammation of the liver. So, when the liver is damaged, it is not able to metabolize the glucose, acquired with the food, which generally leads to accumulation of glucose in the blood. Because of those facts, mentioned above, Felbatol can lead elevated blood glucose concentration, by causing hepatitis first. However, you have to remember that if this drug damages your liver, you will experience certain symptoms like jaundice, itching and others. In this case, the blood glucose elevation will appear as a consequence of the liver damage. However, if you feel that your skin starts to itch and if you notice that the white area of your eye is becoming yellow, you have to inform your doctor immediately. I’m telling you those things, because I want you to react in a proper way, if something like this happens. I hope that the usage of this drug will be safe for you and none of those side effects are going to appear. Hope it helped! Dr.Alba |